MATTERZ Interview: J Webb



J Webb is back in the music scene with a fresh new summer hit, 'Pay Attention'.


1. Hi, J Webb! Welcome to MATTERZ. You recently released the single ‘Pay Attention’, what is the story behind this song?

Pay Attention represents the modern woman that takes control in the bedroom from time to time, we now live in a world where it’s ok to tell your partner his getting tied up tonight.


2. What first got you interested in music?
I could sing before I could talk so it was case of music choosing me, I can’t go a day without singing it’s unnatural. Life has its many responsibilities which we must attend to, singing is not a fast track to a stable life in the beginning stages as it’s hard building a musical following. Getting a job and securing my lifestyle was key before venturing down this path of music.


3. You worked with Honours Tea for the release. How did you meet him and what was that experience like?

My producer loves to take his time when creating and the direction to a song can change 2 to 4 times before something sticks, a few days in to production he kept saying something is missing then his eyes lit up. He known Honours Tea from other projects which they had and considered him for a collaborative union, Honours jumped on the track and the rest is history his flow was dynamite.


4. You also released a music video to accompany ‘Pay Attention’. What was the inspiration behind the set and feel for the video?

I do a lot of Fetish Modeling in Dungeons so the location and outfit was a no brainer, the track is very gritty has a fem Dom vibe it all married up nicely.



5. You have released music in the past, how does ‘Pay Attention’ differ from your previous releases?
My last release was under Sony the Track was called Down and dirty it was a completely different vibe EDM, I love this style of music it’s something I go out clubbing with my friends and listen to at home but I didn’t want to get box into that category. Having the comfort of making any style of music is heaven, as an artist the most Beautiful list thing is to be able to create with no limitations.


6. You’ve mentioned ‘love of self’ in the past, do you try to incorporate that message into your music?
100% love for self is at the top of my list, with social media consistently brainwashing the masses on The concept of beauty - the perfect life - the perfect body - the perfect.........“whatever” it’s very easy for a person to feel unappreciated or unworthy when you look around at there own life and see that they don’t all the above. Attitude of gratitude and love for self is so important.


7. Many musical influences can be heard in your music. Who are some of your favourite influences and how have they impacted your music?
I’m an 80s baby so this period plus 90s is my all time favourite soft spot, when I listen to tracks from this eire I feel movement internally a deep connection to what is being said. Like Bob Marley said “when the music hits you, you feel no pain”

To list a few of my favourite 90s artist Brandy, SWV, Faith Evans, Mary J Blige, Monica, Lauren Hill, escape, Toni Braxton, Keith sweat, Jodeci, blackstreet, kut close, total the list can go on but I think you get the jest.


8. Do you have any plans for a tour or special events this summer?
DJ Ace at BBC1XTRA has started spinning my track every day on the morning show, I’ll be performing at his Event Record box on July 19th at Camden assembly, 24th of June Westside Radio have invited me down for an interview and live performance so the ball is rolling. I’m hoping for lots of performances this year, I just want to get out there and give my best .

9. Do you have a special message for your fans?
I would like to thank everyone for giving me the change to sing to them, it’s my calling in life which completes a big piece of my puzzle.


10. Thank you so much for your time, J Webb!

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